West High School
School Overview
West High School is a public school located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is a school in Anchorage School District district.
According to the Alaska state assessment result, 28% of students are proficient in Math learning and 35% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,806 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1 where a total of 68 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,806 students are attending West High School. By gender, there are 909 and 897 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 184 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 14 | 5 | 9 |
American Indian/Alaska Native | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Asian | 12 | 3 | 9 |
White | 137 | 59 | 78 |
Two or More Races | 17 | 8 | 9 |
in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 184 | 77 | 107 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 68 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
Headcount | Note | |
---|---|---|
Total FTE of Teachers | 68 | Students per teacher: 27 to 1 |
Teachers who are certified | 68 | 100.0% |
Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.9% |
Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.9% |
School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 301 to 1 |
Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
Security guards | 4 | - |
Nurses | 1 | - |
Psychologists | - | - |
Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
Value | |
---|---|
Total Households | 106,567 Households |
Population | 286,459 |
Male | 149,670 |
Female | 143,861 |
Child Population | 86,527 |
Total Housing Units | 117,380 Units |
Average House Value | $314,800 |
Average Rent Cost | $1,320 |
Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
Average Household Income | $84,928 |
Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.79% |
Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 219 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 464 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 226 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West High School.
Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
---|---|---|
Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 219 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 90 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 156 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 464 | |
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 226 |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 13 harassment and bullying has been reported at West High School. By gender, 8 male students and 5 students were reported. There are 5 gender-related, 8 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
Total | On the basis of | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
Hispanic | Reported | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Asian | Reported | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
White | Reported | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Disciplined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Two or More Races | Reported | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | Reported | 10 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Disciplined | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Public Schools in Anchorage School District
In Anchorage School District, 99 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ANCHORAGE, Alaska
11 private schools are serving students in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.